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Highlanders put turbulent week behind them to consign Crusaders to shock first defeat of season

The Highlanders have put a turbulent week of off-field dramas behind them to stun the Crusaders in Christchurch on Friday.

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02 Apr 2021, 2:58

'I think we can challenge them': How the Rebels plan to pick up a shock win over the Reds

Falling just short in their first meeting, Melbourne feel they've got now got more "arrows in their quiver" as they attempt to del…

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02 Apr 2021, 0:55

How winless Waratahs plan to clinch miracle victory following Rob Penney's sacking

The Waratahs maintain they can pull off a sporting miracle and break their season duck in one of the club's most turbulent weeks i…

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01 Apr 2021, 19:48

'It's a change-up': Reds boss Brad Thorn relishing COVID-enforced stay away from home

The Reds feel swapping Cape Town for Coogee could work in their favour as they prepare to take on the Rebels in Melbourne on Satur…

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01 Apr 2021, 18:47

'It's a line in the sand': Warning to dropped Wallabies hooker

Brumbies coach Dan McKellar has encouraged the NSW Waratahs to have faith in Australian talent in their search for a new coach.

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31 Mar 2021, 20:53

Reds hit with injury blow as star wing Suliasi Vunivalu set for sideline spell

Reds trump card Suliasi Vunivalu could be out of action until the Super Rugby AU finals after injuring his hamstring in Saturday's…

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30 Mar 2021, 21:26

New Zealand Rugby looking to stage Rugby Championship as South Africa ruled out as hosts

New Zealand are looking to co-host this year's Rugby Championship with a southern hemisphere partner, but South Africa have ruled …

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30 Mar 2021, 17:27

Former Wallaby Drew Mitchell weighs in on Waratahs axing coach as NSW boss looks to overhaul 'culture'

Rebuilding the reputation and culture of NSW Rugby will come before the appointment of a new coach, Waratahs boss Paul Doorn say…

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29 Mar 2021, 22:40

'Unlucky that Rob ended up copping the bullet': Waratahs playing group feel like they've let down axed coach Penney

In an emotional meeting with the squad on Monday morning, Penney addressed the young team and players were given a chance to freel…

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29 Mar 2021, 22:34

'I wasn't expecting it': Wallabies rookie opens up on shock inclusion in Dave Rennie's squad

Melbourne Rebels lock Josh Kemeny says he was "over the moon" about his selection in Dave Rennie's 40-man Wallabies training squad…

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28 Mar 2021, 23:51

All Black and Wallaby-laden teams prepare to clash as Top League finals approach

The Panasonic Wild Knights and Kobelco Steelers have set up a trans-Tasman-like showdown for a top qualifying position into the T…

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28 Mar 2021, 15:31

Abysmal Waratahs sack head coach Rob Penney

NSW Waratahs coach Rob Penney has been sacked after his team's abject 0-5 start to the Super Rugby AU season.

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28 Mar 2021, 3:28

'We need resources and we need to strategically recruit' - Penney after backing from NSW Rugby Union to avoid unwanted history

After five ugly defeats in a row, Rob Penney says he needs more than the backing of the NSW Rugby Union board to save the Warata…

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27 Mar 2021, 18:29

Eddie Jones watches on as Sale beat Wasps despite having four players sin-binned

A late Josh Beaumont try ensured Sale Sharks tightened their grip on a play-off spot courtesy of a 20-19 victory against Wasps in …

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27 Mar 2021, 14:34

'I feel for them' - Reds the latest to hand Waratahs humiliating hiding

The Queensland juggernaut shows no signs of slowing, the Reds consigning the NSW Waratahs to a fifth consecutive Super Rugby AU lo…

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27 Mar 2021, 6:40

Damian McKenzie brilliance sees Chiefs win all-time classic against Blues

The Chiefs have won an all-time classic Super Rugby Aotearoa clash against the Blues, scoring in the final minute to win 15-12 at …

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27 Mar 2021, 3:09

'He's been knocking on the door for a long time' - Andy Muirhead continues to make his case for Wallabies call-up

Brumbies winger Andy Muirhead has reinforced his case for a first Wallabies call-up with another impressive performance in his tea…

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26 Mar 2021, 21:06

'Most of the players cannot wait' - Fiji 'working hard' to prove Super Rugby viability

Fiji are looking to submit documentation to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) within days to show the viability of adding a team to Super…

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26 Mar 2021, 18:33

Brumbies thump Force for Super Rugby win

The Brumbies have bounced back in style with a thumping 42-14 victory over the Western Force in their Super Rugby AU clash in Canb…

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26 Mar 2021, 6:15

Union's loss could be the Bronco's gain

James O'Connor believes NRL strugglers Brisbane can benefit from Karmichael Hunt's premature Super Rugby exit.

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26 Mar 2021, 3:03
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